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*s* *-\ svm* zm&w, \ r -•* , i ,, ,• . f ^ .« •>-, t ,* ■ ■■ ■ -‘j •■■ # # , *-*. The Barnwell People-Saitlnel, Barnwell, 8. C» Thursday, 13, 1934' *' W Entire Maryland Town Sold at Auction Give the Little Folks Hand Crochet §i4^ m,. \ ... . ^ By CHEKIE NICHOLAS v. - ^ The whole town of Dlckeyvllle, Md. (now a part of Hillsdale), complete with 81 homes, tw’o going factories and tkie old mansion house, was knocked down at auction for .$42,000. Attending the sale were these 200 persons, for the ■met part residents of the historic community that was founded in 1812. The town had been occupied mostly by fee Wethered and Dickey families who used the waters of the fallsway to operate paper and woolen mills. The prop- ’ «rty was offered by the Maryland Title Security corporation which held U at $05,000. The purchaser was Arthur Lee Huff, ^presenting the title holding company. Dutch Submarine Starts on Long Cruise i i " W-iifru 4 Wifi'S'* Thousand*- of persons lined the docks at Den Helder. Holland, as the Dutch submarine K-18 left on what is the pest trip ever undertaken by an undersea boat. She will visit five continents on her eight months’ cruise. M AYBE you will and maybe you won’t have time to crochet one or the other of the cunning garments here pictured before Christinas, but where there is a will to do and dare why not “get busy*’ and find a way? Really, can you think of anything to hang oh the Christmas tree that will bring greater Joy to the heart of a child than either of these cunning hand-crochet frocks or the gay coatee with It’s Jaunty matching beret? , Anyway what If you do not see your way clear to finish before the holi days, a gift as adorable «s this will be hailed with delight any day on the calender. Being done in sturdy mer cerized crochet cotton, apparel like this Is an 'all-year-round proposition so far as timely wearableness is con cerned. Either llttl$ dress will be charming to w*ar to parties this win ter, made In a dark or a pastel color, and being washable they will emerge from their tubbing all ready to wear when spring and summr comes. Senatorial Secretaries Are Ready POST FOR SEA HERO To “brighten the corner where you are” Is no task for a little girl dressed for a party In the hand-crochet dress of bright yellow pearl cotton (centered in the group). The skirt Is a series of crochet-lace ruffles done In shell mesh stitch, matching the round collar and slightly puff sleeves. Each ruffle, and about the neck and sleeves, Is tipped with white. There Is no wear- out to a dress of this mercerized cot ton. The simple little slip of a frock on BIAS-CUT CLOTHES POPULAR IN PARIS -' - iMsf v . This group of attractive secretaries and stenographers of senators was fcnnd by the camera man chatting on the steps of the Capitol In Washington, waiting for the new congress to convene. Left to right, the girls are: Dorothy E. Duffey and Flo Bratton of Senator Barkley’s office; Mary Vee Haardt and Betty Haardt of Senator Ashurst’s office; Mary Love Henry, senate guide mom; and Josephine Sterling from Vice President Gamer’s office. President Roosevelt * drafted Capt. George Fried, hero of numerous thrill ing sea rescues, for a top post In the federal steamboat inspection service. He was named the supervising Inspec tor of the bureau of navigation and steamboat Inspection service of the Commerce department, with headquar ters In New York. MAY SUCCEED FARLEY There Is much more give and take in our new clothes Judging from the numbers of things brought out on the bias. Sleeves are set into shoulders blasly, >r very often sleeves and yoke, coming down In a design back and front, ap pear on short Jackets as well as three- quarter and full-length coats, and on dresses themselves. Another 1934 winter notion la the use of solid color In two and three- piece suits with the splash of color coming in a short scarf about one yard long and six to ten Inches wide. This is knotted rather close at the throat and the ends are sometimea tucked In or else they are tucked through tabs that button or fasten on the back of the lapels of the jacket or coat New Heads of Armour & Co. Long Slender Tunics in Latest Afternoon Models Elaborate afternoon models this sea son show long, slender tunics, almost fOHowtog] In style the three-quarter or seven-eighth coat. These tunics are always In contrasting material and tone. They are noted In faconne rayon crepe, lame and rayon, ottoman and faille, to accompany dull velvet cos tumes. Marcel Rochas shows elaborate tunics In lame, chenille material, tuft ed fabrics, quilted crepe and In bead ed or spangled fabrics, to accompany his smart ensembles combining a mix ture of wool and silt cellulose Site. Advances in the official family of Armour ft Co. were given these execu tives at a meeting of the board of directors. They are, left to right; Frederick H. Prince, Boston capitalist, who was named chairman of the board of dlree- i; Robert H. Cabell, who was made genera) manager; and Philip L. Reed, executive vice presldem, who was named to the finance committee. ' W. W^ Howes^ at present first assist ant postmaster general of the United States, who Is slated td succeed Post master General James A. Farley, when tb r latter steps out of the cabinet with in the next few months, according to reliable Information. Dresses, Tight to Knees, Now Develop Into Train Luclen Belong shows evening dresses extremely close-fitted In front and at back down to the knees, where, through a clever <?ut. It develops Into a long graceful train. Molyneux obtains train effects by adding at the back of his evening dresses a sort of second hem, vrhtcti ia sewn under the edge of the long skirt and allowed to fall oh the ground. Some of these trains in hem effect are entirely covered with plastic sequins, forming s contrasting appear a nee with the dull rayon Satina or crept of the dress. GIVES CHANCE TO COMBINE FABRICS PATTEKN S13S 5 ' v • \ a ,/f ■ l j 9135 the lovable child seated Is easier to make and takes less time to completo than the one just described. Any lit tle girl would be proud^of this Sunday- go-to-meetlng dress of mercerized crochet cotton. There will never be any trouble In persuading a young lady to hurry and get dressed If she can tumble Into this pretty little frock. Make It In' any color you choose, for mercerized crochet cotton comes In dozens and dozens of delectable tones and tints from dark to light Perhaps you. think a gift of Jacket- sweater with matching beret would be more apropes for the youngster you have In mind. The two-piece en semble in the picture Is easily made of knitting and crochet cotton. It is s question whether It Is more effective In navy, brown or wine-red. The em broidery which adds so vastly to Its at tractiveness Is .done in a lazy-daisy stitch—the easiest, quickest decora tive stitch known in needle artcraft DonT Torget ttwreftmer of lazy-dalslei which tops the crown of the beret There now! We have told you about crochet for little folks but have you seen the stunning triangle scarf* crocheted or knitted of mercerized cot ton In the color you like best, which make such acceptable gifts for grown ups? They are bordered on two sides with hand-tied fringe Just as are the silk fabric or velvet ones which are making such a hit In .neckwear dis plays this year. C> Western Newspaper Union. SWISH OF TAFFETA By CHEKIE NICHOLAS A two-piece frock is nice for a number of reasons, one of the best being that It affords such an excel lent opportunity for the combination of different fabrics. Take this de sign—you can make it entirely of wool with just buttons and a belt buckle for trimming, or you can make It 'wtth, for Instance, -a plaid woul_ skirt and a plain velveteen blouse, repeating fine of the most attractive shades lu the plaid. However you make It up. the well-cut skirt v\;it!i Its smart kick-pleats and the becom ing lines of the blouse will appear to advantage! — r— Pattern 9135 may be ordered only In sizes 12, 14, 16. 18, 20, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38 and 40. Size 16 requires 3 yards 54 Inch fabric. Send FIFTEEN CENTS In coins or stamps (coins preferred) for this pat tern. Be sure to write plainly your NAME, ADDRESS, the STYLE NUM BER and SIZE. Complete, diagrammed sew chart Included. Send your order to Sewing Circle Pattern Department, 232 West Eight eenth Street, New York City. SMILES ii QUITE RARE Snoop—Truth Is stranger than fic tion. Slink—Maybe It only seems stran ger because It’s so much scarcer.— Pathfinder Magazine. Again the swish of taffeta resounds in fashion’s realm. Especially during the romantic evening hours does ths murmuring of Its rustle make music In the air. What’s more “they say’* that taffeta will be s very Important fabric both In winter resort and early spring modes. The dance frock pic- txred is of deep blue celanese taffeta. A huge bow of self-taffeta at the neck and a- pronounced flare of fullness from the knee carry this lovely and youthful gown to a point of high dis tinction. Snappy Battens This Is s year of snappy buttons as seen In new collections. Some dres* makers show no other fastening or tral toning than large plastic clip* License Ole—I bane want a license. Clerk—What kind? A hnnting li cense? Ole—No, Aye tank Aye bane hunt ing long enough. Aye want a mar riage license.—Chelsea Record. As Usual Employer—While I’m away you will take your orders from the mis tress, Giles. Gardener—Yes, sir—same as If you was at home.—London Tit-Bits. Lucky Man Aphasia Victim—I can’t remember who I am or where I live, but here’s my wife’s photograph. Cop (looking at It)—You’re s lucky man. WNU—7 49-84